The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival, one of the longest running chamber music festivals in the United States, presents its 44th season to the listeners of Western North Carolina. For the first concert we welcome back the Emmy nominated Enso String Quartet. The Enso Quartet will be joined by Inessa ZaretskyContinue Reading
June 8 & 9, from 10AM to 6PM During the nationally known Studio Stroll, more than 180 artists from the River Arts District open their studios to the public. Art collectors and enthusiasts come from around the world to view and purchase art as they tour studios in 25 ofContinue Reading
Owner of Claymates, Located in Dillsboro & Waynesville, NC interviewed by Dennis Ray Claymates is owned and operated by Carrie and Brian Hockman. They currently offer Paint-Your-Own Pottery and DIY Glass Fusing. Daily, monthly, and ongoing specials and discounts are available, as well as specialty nights, group discounts, party packages,Continue Reading
by Melissa Reardon On June 20, 21 and 22, Community Choreography Projects shares real life stories of local people for a charitable cause. “If I were skinny I might like myself,” reads one handmade card. Another professes that someone was beaten by her husband but never told anyone. Other cardsContinue Reading
Artetude Gallery will celebrate its first anniversary as a contemporary fine art gallery bringing the finest and most compelling art from local, regional and nationally recognized artists to Asheville. Founded by two physician-scientists, Margaret “Kenny” Offermann and Russell Medford, Artetude Gallery is committed to its growing family of artists andContinue Reading
Owner of Black Mountain’s Trailhead Restaurant interviewed by Dennis Ray The Trailhead is the dream and vision of Michael Flanigan, a long time restaurant veteran. Their food is cooked fresh and to order, offering everything from bar food to elegant seafood dishes. They proudly serve organic handcrafted brews from BlackContinue Reading
Asheville Choral Society to Perform Stravinsky and Boulanger The Asheville Choral Society (ACS) is pleased to announce the final concert of its 36th season, “A Spirit to Remember,” directed by Dr. Melodie Galloway. “For our final concert of the season, we turn to one of the great eras in musicContinue Reading
Owner of Candler’s Dogwood Restaurant & Lounge Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about The Dogwood Restaurant & Lounge. Bruce Wilson: Back in November 2012, I purchased Artisan Catering & Deli. The Deli serves breakfast and lunch but what about dinner? So, I opened TheContinue Reading
A Unique Collaboration Between Two Local Professional Art Organizations The Asheville Ballet presents its final performance of the 2012-2013 Season, May 17-18 at Diana Wortham Theatre at 7:30 p.m. We cap an exceptional year with an original production of An Appalachian Romance, with choreography by director Ann Dunn, in collaborationContinue Reading
